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BIO Reiterates Lack of Basis for Mexico’s Ban on…
Seed technology companies comply with Mexico’s biosafety regulations, and Mexico should do the same, BIO said today in its response to the panel set up to determine if Mexico’s ban on imports of genetically modified corn violate its commitments…
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Biotechnology is a national security Imperative,…
BIO President & CEO John F. Crowley announced today that BIO would take several important steps to reaffirm the organization’s position with regards to national security and the role that the industry plays as a vital strategic asset: “As a…
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WTO 13th Ministerial Conference outcome "positive…
Following the conclusion of the WTO 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, John Murphy -- BIO's Chief Policy Officer -- made the following statement: “We are encouraged that WTO Members did not agree to extend an intellectual property…
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BIO Asia-Taiwan 2019 Showcased Biotech as the Region’s Next Growth Engine
August 29, 2019
Event Brought Together Biopharma Executives and Investors from Around the World for Deal Making and Partnering Opportunities
Administration Undermines Farmers and Rural Economies With Unjustifiable Renewable Fuel Standard Waivers
August 11, 2019
Washington, D.C. (August 10, 2019) –The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement on the administration’s decision to issue 31 small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard. “The administration…
BIO Proposes Greater Public Access to Information on New Agricultural Biotechnology Products
August 5, 2019
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today put forward a consumer-friendly proposal that would improve public access to information about new agricultural biotechnology products. Combined with a new science-based regulatory approach, BIO…
HHS Drug Importation Plan a "Misguided Attempt to Keep an Ill-Informed Campaign Promise"
July 31, 2019
Following the introduction of the Trump administration’s drug importation proposal, BIO’s President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement: “There is simply no way to adopt an importation scheme that doesn’t jeopardize the health and…
Increased Investment in Research for Debilitating Diseases is Focus of Newly Introduced Bill in Congress Today
July 23, 2019
Washington, DC (July 23, 2019) – Today, legislation that would significantly improve the ability of emerging biotechnology companies to focus their investor capital on science and biomedical innovation was introduced in the House of…
Senate Finance Drug Pricing Proposal Misses the Mark
July 23, 2019
Washington, DC (July 23, 2019) – Following the release of the Senate Finance Committee’s drug pricing proposal, Tom DiLenge, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization’s President of Advocacy, Law & Public Policy Division issued the…
BIO World Congress Showcases Green Solutions to Address Global Challenges
July 11, 2019
As presidential candidates trek across the Hawkeye State and campaign on addressing society’s most pressing challenges, biotech innovators wrapped up four days of showcasing the scientific solutions to climate change, hunger, pollution and energy…
White House Deals Blow to Seniors, Withdraws Plan to Lower Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs
July 11, 2019
BIO’s President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement after it was reported that the Trump administration is withdrawing its proposed rebate rule that would have required savings from drugmakers' rebates be passed along to…
Bipartisan Bill Will Strengthen Patent Rights and Protect U.S. Leadership in Biotechnology Innovation
July 10, 2019
Strong patent rights are essential to finance the revolution in biotechnology discoveries from the lab to the patient, farmer, and consumer
2020 Renewable Fuel Increase Could Be Welcome News for Advanced Biofuels
July 8, 2019
Washington, D.C. (July 5, 2019) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2020. “EPA’s proposal to…
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